Ronald Baker was born in Hastings, the older of twin boys to Rutu Tawhiorangi Tumaurirere-Baker.
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia
Louise Kuraia is a recognised leader in Māori health strategy and development, with extensive experience in Māori health funding, planning, policy,
Cherie Seamark
Cherie Seamark
The spirit of giving is in her DNA. With her much-loved kuikui playing a prominent role within Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, the importance of community, whānau and fostering a sense of belonging is intrinsic to her identity.
Roma Balzer
Roma Balzer
Roma Balzer CNZM has dedicated over 40 years to working in family violence interventions, primarily in strategy roles
Dr Rachel Brown
Dr Rachel Brown
Dr.Rachel Brown is noted for her leadership, integrity, and passion for all things Māori and manaaki tangata. She has significant experience in health, social services, research, education, iwi and community experience.
Dr Kirsty Macfarlane
Dr Kirsty Macfarlane
Dr Kirsty Macfarlane is a leading Māori gastroenterologist, researcher, and māmā whose work is grounded in equity, whakapapa, and the power of kaupapa Māori.
Kataraina Pipi
Kataraina Pipi
Kataraina Pipi is the mother of two young women, Maraea and Mere Arihi. She is also a musician, facilitator, evaluator, and an avid supporter of whānau and community development.
Barry Bublitz
Barry Bublitz
Barry is a mokopuna of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngāti Kohua of Tainui but was raised in a staunch Methodist whānau in Taranaki. His early life
Matthew Tukaki
Matthew Tukaki
Matthew Tukaki is a man of action with little tolerance for incompetent governance that negatively impacts the lives of those most in need of competent policy-making and delivery of care.
Diane Koti
Diane Koti
Diane Koti is an expert in Indigenous development, Kaupapa development, Kaupapa Māori Research, psychology, and mental health. She is a passionate leader who works for fair, holistic, and whānau-centred health outcomes.
Leilani Maraku
Leilani Maraku
Leilani Maraku develops and delivers Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Addiction peer support services throughout the Manawatū region for adults, youth, and their whānau.
